There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
SPORIFICATION
Spo`ri*fi*ca"tion, n. Etym: [Spore + L. -ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy.] (Biol.)
Definition: Spore formation. See Spore formation (b), under Spore.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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